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The widows of stars you once loved and admired have not had an easy road to travel, and they deserve not only sympathy, but genuine admiration.
B$ William H. McKegg
IF your recollection of cinema personalities extends back about a dozen years, you possibly remember Harold Lockwood. He was the star of his time. So famous and popular was he that he is frequently spoken of even to-day. And it is significant that the world should recall one who has long since disappeared from its gaze. Yet, oddly enough, it is invariably only the fans who remember him. High officials and the men of business in the profession cease to think of those who no longer bring dollars to their coffers.
Mrs. Harold Lockwood was forgotten within a few years after the passing of her husband, the most popular star of his day. Harold, Jr., is much like his father.
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Not only was Marion Mack's happiness swept away by the death of Charles Emmett Mack, but she was faced with the problem of caring for her little daughter and son.
In 1918, Harold Lockwood, then at the height of his fame, died of pneumonia. He left a wife and young son. I doubt if more than a handful of picture people know that Mrs. Lockwood and her son are now earning a livelihood in films.
On visiting them at their home, I learned a few things that may interest those fans who admired Harold Lockwood, unquestionably the greatest star of his day.
After his death, his widow sought work in pictures.
"Twelve years ago," Mrs. Lockwood said, "stars did not receive the big salaries they collect to-day. It was necessary for me to earn something, too. At that time, however, things were not so good in Hollywood.
"In 1920 I went to Australia with some friends, in a touring company. I went on this tour because I had heard that pictures were coming to the fore in Australia. I planned to leave the stage company, and attempt to make a connection in pictures there. Things were bad in the picture profession in Hollywood when I left, but in Australia they proved to be much worse. Practically no pictures were being made at all."
After a couple of years, Mrs. Lockwood re